5-Fluorocytosine, 98+%

Description

CAS: 2022-85-7 | C4H4FN3O | 129.09 g/mol

5-Fluorocytosine acts as an antidiabetic, antifungal and antimicrobial agent. It is useful for the treatment of serious infections arises due to susceptible strains of Candida or Cryptococcus neoformans and chromomycosis. Further, it is employed in studies on TMP biosynthesis.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
5-Fluorocytosine acts as an antidiabetic, antifungal and antimicrobial agent. It is useful for the treatment of serious infections arises due to susceptible strains of Candida or Cryptococcus neoformans and chromomycosis. Further, it is employed in studies on TMP biosynthesis.

Solubility
Soluble in water and hydrochloric acid.

Notes
Light Sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2022-85-7
• Molecular Formula: C4H4FN3O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 129.09
• MDL Number: MFCD00006035,MFCD00179326,MFCD03547958
• InChI Key: XRECTZIEBJDKEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 5-fluorocytosine, flucytosine, ancotil, ancobon, flucytosin, 5-fluorocystosine, fluocytosine, 5-fc, 5-fluorocytosin, fluorcytosine
• PubChem CID: 3366
• ChEBI: CHEBI:5100
• SMILES: NC1=C(F)C=NC(=O)N1

• Melting Point: ∽297°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 250 mg
• Beilstein: 127285
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,4125
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and hydrochloric acid.
• IUPAC Name: 6-amino-5-fluoro-1H-pyrimidin-2-one
• Formula Weight: 129.09
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 5-Fluorocytosine

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P281-P201-P202-P308+P313-P405-P501a Use personal protective equipment as required. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	217-968-7
RTECSNumber	HA6040000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only